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ASOS' international growth continues to attract investors

As online fashion retailer ASOS reports full year results, Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.

TD trades increase in week which sees biggest ever tech IPO

Stuart Welch, CEO, TD Direct Investing comments: "TD client top ten trades increased by 6% in a week which saw Facebook complete its eagerly anticipated IPO.

Aviva report a solid start to 2012 for investors

As Aviva announces Q1 results, Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, explains what this means for investors.

TD trades up amid uncertainty in the Eurozone

Stuart Welch, CEO, TD Direct Investing comments: "This week saw the volume of TD client top ten trades increase by more than 50% as investors monitored ongoing concerns that Greece could be forced out of the Eurozone.

Barclays Stockbrokers investors show strong appetite for tech sector

Barclays Stockbrokers clients have revealed a strong appetite for investing in the technology sector, with 80% of investors polled in a recent survey showing interest in technology as an investment opportunity.

Oil wells up in TD Direct Investing top ten

"Oil and gas explorers were the most notable new entries this week. Nostra Terra Oil (NTOG) appears as the ninth most popular buy and seventh most popular sell, with a buy:sell ratio of 1.5:1, as TD clients speculated that there would be a results announcement from the two wells currently being drilled by the company.

BT results provide investors with confidence

As BT reports full year results, Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.

Man up in buys as TD clients chance ARM

Stuart Welch, CEO, TD Direct Investing comments: "Man Group Plc (EMG) took top spot in TD clients' most popular buys table this week and was one of seven stocks that appeared in both the buys and sells tables.

Barclays launches new Target Growth Plan

Barclays has launched a new Target Growth Plan which offers a maximum 38.5% return at maturity. The product has a five year term with a minimum initial investment level of £5,640 and is available until 11th May 2012.

Tesco revamp is encouraging for investors but remains a ‘hold’

As supermarket giant, Tesco, reports full year results Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.

One in five IFAs think gold will hit $1800/oz by the end of 2012

Research from Legal & General Investments reveals that one in five (19%) IFAs believe the price of gold will hit $1800/oz or more by the end of 2012.

Inflation causes a headwind for retailers but M&S remains a ‘buy'

As Marks & Spencer and Burberry update the market, Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, explains what it means for investors.

Halifax Share Dealing customers enjoy rising portfolios

The most recent data from the Halifax Share Dealing (HSDL) Market Tracker Survey reveals that over half (54%) of customers saw their portfolios rise in value over the past six months, with 79% of respondents confident that FTSE 100 will continue to rise over the next year.

Barclays tops buy table in lead up to Easter

Stuart Welch, CEO, TD Direct Investing comments: "In the lead up to the Easter break TD's top ten buys and sells tables remained relatively unchanged, with only a few tweaks to the most popular stocks among our customers.

Booker continues to attract growth seekers

As Booker updates the market on with Q4 trading figures Sheridan Admans, investment manager at The Share Centre, explains what it means for investors.